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Interim CPS chief Macquline King addresses first school board meeting, cites $730 million deficit as top priority
Newly-appointed interim schools chief Macquline King tells the Chicago Board of Education the budget shortfall is $200 million greater than previously indicated.
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Editorial: Why have Illinois and Chicago not yet clamped down on unregulated intoxicating hemp?
Illinois continues to dither on regulating intoxicating synthetic hemp gummies and the like. Our politicians...
Business
Chicago closes streets early to fix buckling pavement ahead of NASCAR race
The heat dome that descended on Chicago last weekend caused buckling pavement on stretches of the pop-up race course, forcing the city to close several streets ahead of schedule to repair the damage.
Entertainment
Universal plans ‘horror experience’ near Chicago casino
Universal Horror Unleashed will sit in a vacant building on Chicago Avenue. Slated to open in 2027, the project will receive state tax credits, officials said.
Sports
Who is Noa Essengue? 6 things to know about the Chicago Bulls’ No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Why did the Chicago Bulls take a swing on Noa Essengue? And what does his future look like? Here’s what to know about No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
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![Officers prepare to remove a Chicago flag from the casket of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera during her funeral at Living World Christian Center on June 25, 2025, in Forest Park. Rivera was unintentionally shot and killed by a fellow officer on June 5 after a confrontation with an armed suspect. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Officer-Rivera-funeral-0625-69.jpg")
Photos: The funeral for Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera
Mourners, elected officials and police officers from across the state gathered in Forest Park Wednesday for the funeral of slain Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera, the first CPD officer killed in the line of duty this year. -
![Debra Green, of Calumet City, cools off at Mario's Italian Lemonade stand on Taylor Street in Chicago as the temperatures hover in the upper 90s on Monday. Area temperatures are expected to cool off a little Tuesday with a chance of rain. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-chicago-weather-heat12.JPG")
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![Jey McCreight walks down Adams Street during a protest on June 21, 2025, in solidarity with all transgender and gender-nonconforming youths, following the Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti. The group marched through the Loop following speeches from organizers. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-TRANS-STORY020.jpg")
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![Route 66 tourists visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, on June 13, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Route-66-232.JPG")
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![Trippie Redd performs at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Bridgeview. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Summer-Smash-2025035.jpg")
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![Carmen Lemons, left, and Lynn Walker, of Lem’s Bar-B-Q, pose for a portrait after winning the America’s Classics Award at the 2025 James Beard Awards at the Lyric Opera House on June 16, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-jb-awards-0616-44.jpg")
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![Protesters link arms after officers stopped them from marching East on Washington Street through the Loop during a “No Kings” rally in the Loop on June 14, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-protest-0614-40.jpg")
Politics
Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on smuggling charges
The Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges...
Education
Defeated Markham Park Board member appointed to Bremen District 228 Board
Laurence Patterson II, who lost reelection to the Markham Park Board, will join the Bremen...
Environment
Art becomes part of the nature mission at Will County forest preserves
Visitors to Forest Preserve District of Will County sites have something else to discover besides...
Crime and Public Safety
White receives probation in scheme to defraud rental assistance
An accomplice in a case to defraud the federal rental assistance program of a Merrillville-based...
Investigations
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student
A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
‘The Bear’ Q&A: Liza Colón-Zayas on playing Tina, a chef rooted in reality
Liza Colón-Zayas spoke about learning how to play a chef on "The Bear," and how...
Movies
‘F1’ review: With Brad Pitt as the seasoned old-timer, it’s ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ on wheels
"F1" is a pretty decent summer picture, and if it were half as crisp off...
TV and Streaming
‘The Bear’ review: With the threat of closure imminent in Season 4, can the restaurant live to cook another day?
The ongoing misadventures of Carmy & Co. as they work to sustain a viable fine...
Local News
Aurora City Council approves bid for Fire Station 3 renovation
The Aurora City Council has approved a bid of just over $570,000 to renovate the...
History
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Revisiting the Starved Rock murders and convicted killer Chester Weger
Despite his persistent claims of innocence, Weger lived six decades in prison after confessing to...
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‘Sardine Girl Summer’ is the trend of the season
The 'Sardine Girl Summer' aesthetic is everywhere, from home decor to clothing and wall art.